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sext1

Syllabification: (sext)
Pronunciation: /sekst/

Definition of sext

noun

  • a service forming part of the Divine Office of the Western Christian Church, traditionally said (or chanted) at the sixth hour of the day (i.e., noon).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin sexta (hora) 'sixth (hour)', from sextus 'sixth'

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